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Patient Mobility Specialist

Full Time Benefits 

16 hours/week

Day shift 0645-1515 and weekend rotation

Patient Mobility Specialist works under under the direction of the Manager, Clinical resource Team, Coordinator of Safe Patient Handling, and Supervisors. Ensures patients are appropriately mobilized by assisting staff with ambulation, transfers and repositioning patients. Promotes employee and patient safety and mobility by assisting, modeling and educating staff and physicians on the appropriate method and manner of patient positioning and ambulation using proper lift equipment and technique.

• Contributes toward accomplishment of patient’s Plan of Care goals by providing care activities as assigned by the nurse.
• Demonstrates competence in the implementation/administration of age appropriate care in accordance with established Practice Guidelines, Policies/Procedures and State/Federal Law in regards to hygiene, nutritional, elimination, and activity measures as well as non-sterile/non-invasive procedures, oxygen setup, simple dressings, traction set-up, blood glucose testing, measuring and recording vital signs and non-sterile specimen collection.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Under the supervision of the Education Department, provides lift equipment information, assistance and education to staff and physicians on using the appropriate equipment in the appropriate manner to promote employee and patient safety and mobility. Will also monitor and collect data regarding the use of the equipment and ensure that lift program procedures are being followed.

• Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instruction. Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients and staff.
• Must be able to set priorities and react rationally to situations in patient care settings. Must be able to problem solve independently. Must be proficient in the use of all lift equipment and the requirements of such.
• Must understand PAR levels and the supply process on each unit.
• Must be able to work varied hours to ensure all staff receives the necessary education and support.
• Successful completion and documentation of one of the following: a. Certified Nursing Assistant as listed on Healthcare worker registry. b. Completion of the Transfer Mobility Coach training
• LICENSES, REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION: CPR Certification required.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.